The endorsement is the first in the largest abortion provider’s roughly 100-year-long existence.

In a statement released by Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the group labeled Clinton the “best presidential candidate for reproductive rights, hands down.”

“Hillary Clinton holds the strongest record on reproductive rights of all presidential contenders in not just this election, but in American history. She doesn’t just support women’s health — she has been a proactive leader on expanding access to women’s health care,” stated PPFA.

“We live in an era where access to birth control, abortion, and services at Planned Parenthood are under unprecedented attack. With so much at stake, we can’t afford to have a president who continues these attacks — or who won’t stand strong and fight against them, no matter what.”

Clinton has long been noted for her support of pro-choice positions. While in Congress she voted against proposed legislation like the partial birth abortion ban and a mandatory parental notification when a minor has an abortion.

“The point of healthcare is to preserve and protect life. That’s why this bill stops taxpayer funding for abortion providers,” stated Hartzler.

“This bill places a moratorium on taxpayer funding to abortion providers and redirects that money to community health centers. These health centers serve eight times more women patients than Planned Parenthood, and they provide much more comprehensive care.”

For their part, the Clinton campaign has embraced the Planned Parenthood endorsement, posting on their site a page explaining “Why Planned Parenthood broke with tradition to endorse Hillary Clinton.”